TEHRAN -- The eight Iranian students will participate in the 25th Summer Universiade which takes place in Belgrade, Serbia, from July 1 to 12.

“Iranian participants have a good chance to get results in the Universiade. For example, Ehsan Mohajer Shojaei won Iran’s first gold in previous edition of Universiade was held in Thailand and he is well-prepared for taking part in the upcoming tournament,” Eidi Alijani, vice-president of Iran’s Athletic Federation said.
A total of 51 universities, 10,000 student-athletes and 550 coaches from 21 national championships will compete in 12 different sports events in the event